Welsh Fire take on Southern Brave in the 21st match of The Hundred, 2025 on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. This article will cover match preview, match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the WEF vs SOB match.
Match Preview
The Fire have endured a difficult start, managing just one win from four games to sit bottom of the table with four points. Their only victory came against Manchester Originals, and they now face a must-win scenario to keep playoff hopes alive.
Southern Brave, on the other hand, started brightly with back-to-back wins but have since stumbled with three consecutive defeats. James Vince’s side, with two wins from five matches, will be determined to arrest their slide and get back on track with a third victory of the season.
Match Details
| Match | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, Match 21 |
| Date | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Live Streaming | SonyLiv (app and website) and FanCode (app and website) |
| Live Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
Probable Playing XI
Welsh Fire
Stephen Eskinazi, Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (Captain and Wicket-keeper), Luke Wells, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Paul Walter, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, David Payne, Matt Henry, Ajeet Singh Dale.
Southern Brave
Leus du Plooy, James Vince (Captain), Jason Roy, Laurie Evans (Wicket-keeper), James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Thompson, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills.
WEF vs SOB Pitch Report for 21st Match of The Hundred 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens in Cardiff promises batting-friendly conditions throughout, with good bounce and carry making high scores likely. Captains may lean towards bowling first to gauge conditions and set up a chase. Spinners won’t find much turn here and will need to depend on variations to stay effective.
WEF vs SOB Head-to-Head Records ahead of 21st Match of The Hundred 2025
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Won by Welsh Fire | 1 |
| Won by Southern Brave | 6 |
| No Result | 1 |
WEF vs SOB Player Stats Ahead of 21st Match of The Hundred 2025
Most Runs in the Tournament
| # | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonny Bairstow | 178 Runs |
| 2 | Leus du Plooy | 141 Runs |
| 3 | Jason Roy | 87 Runs |
| 4 | James Coles | 85 Runs |
| 5 | Laurie Evans | 75 Runs |
Most Wickets in the Tournament
| # | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tymal Mills | 8 Wickets |
| 2 | Riley Meredith | 7 Wickets |
| 3 | Craig Overton | 6 Wickets |
| 4 | Chris Green | 4 Wickets |
| 5 | David Payne | 4 Wickets |
WEF vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 of The Hundred 2025
- Wicket-Keeper: Jonny Bairstow
- Batters: Steven Smith, Jason Roy, Leus du Plooy
- All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Chris Green, James Coles
- Bowlers: Matt Henry, David Payne, Tymal Mills, Jofra Archer
- Captain: Jonny Bairstow
- Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell
